Satellite Magion forms a part of the scientific programme of INTERCOSMOS 25 launched from USSR territory on December 18, 1991. The Satellite MAGION 3 was separated into an autonomous orbit on December 28, 1991.

4. Basic orbit parameters:

a) Nodal period

121.73 min.

b) Inclination

82.57 degrees

c) Apogee

3,081 km

d) Perigee

436.5 km

5. General function of space object:

research of the magnetosphere and the ionosphere of the Earth by passive and active methods